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Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland, and it also happens to be the world’s most northerly capital. A popular tourist destination, this charming city has lots to offer visitors and is a good introduction to Iceland as a whole.
Flights to Reykjavik
There is an airport within the city itself called Reykjavik Airport (airport code: RKV), however this is only for local and domestic flights to Reykjavik. When travelling from the UK your flight to Reykjavik will land at the country’s main international airport in Keflavik (airport code: KEF), located about 25 miles southwest of the city. From the UK there are direct or indirect flights offered by numerous airlines though only two are direct: Icelandair has direct flights to Reykjavik from London Heathrow, or from London Gatwick you can fly direct with Iceland Express. One stop flights to Reykjavik are available through Air Berlin, BMI, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, or KLM.Reykjavik Tourist Attractions
The whole of Iceland has much to offer visitors though many who come to this fabulous country don’t make it too far beyond the city limits and hence Reykjavik is the centre for tourism in Iceland. When you visit this charming little city you’ll see why it’s becoming so popular – the quaint old buildings are attractive though simple, while the city also has a more modern and cosmopolitan edge to it too. There’s certainly a good selection of things to see and do in Reykjavik.The Old Town
The quaint old town is where many tourists start their visit to Reykjavik. The simple, yet colourful houses are very photogenic with their painted metal siding, set against the watery backdrop. It’s a lovely place to spend a couple of hours just walking around the numerous streets and soaking in the atmosphere.
Halgrimskirkja
One way to get a bird’s eye view of the Old Town is from the observation tower of Iceland’s largest church, Halgrimskirkja. The tower stands 74.5 metres (244 feet) high and there’s a lift to take you up to the top. Spend some time admiring the church itself as well as the views as it has very striking architecture that is said to have been a design inspired by the basalt lava flows of Iceland’s landscape.
The Perlan
Another piece of striking architecture in Reykjavik is the Perlan, or Pearl in English. This too has some wonderful views of the city because the building is set up on a hill. This somewhat unusual building is a large glass dome that was built on top of three old hot water towers. Now the Perlan serves as a multi-purpose space where there are shops and exhibition spaces, an excellent revolving restaurant, and of course a viewing platform. A new addition to the Perlan is the Saga Museum which is an interesting look at old Icelandic sagas, showing visitors how the Icelanders used to live.
Reykjavik’s Museums
As well as the new Saga Museum there are a couple of other museums in Reykjavik that should not be missed. The Culture House is an excellent museum that contains an interesting selection of items including original manuscripts of old Icelandic Sagas.
There is also the National Museum of Iceland which shows interesting exhibits and displays. The restaurant here offers another excellent view over Reykjavik.